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When Stars are Scattered


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No. of pages 264

Published: 2020

Great for age 7-10 years

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A heart-wrenching true story about life in a Kenyan refugee camp that will restore your faith in real-life happy endings. Omar and his brother Hassan, two Somali boys, have spent a long time in the Dadaab refugee camp. Separated from their mother, they are looked after by a friendly stranger. Life in the camp isn't always easy. The hunger is constant . . . but there's football to look forward to, and now there's a chance Omar will get to go to school . . . With a heart-wrenching fairytale ending, this incredible true story is brought to life by Victoria's stunning illustrations. This book perfectly depicts life in a refugee camp for 8-12 year olds. 'Does everything one can ask of a book, and then some.' Kirkus 'Fantastic graphic novel.' The New York Times Book Review 'Sensitive and poignant.' School Library Journal 'Not to be missed.' Booklist

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

There are 264 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Faber & Faber .

Victoria Jamieson (www. victoriajamieson. com) is the author of the New York Times bestseller Roller Girl . She lives with her family in Portland, Oregon.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Josette Frank Award
This book was recognised by the Josette Frank Award.

Jane Addams Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Jane Addams Children's Book Award.

This book features the following character:

Omar Mohamed
This book features the character Omar Mohamed.